• Proverbs is written to young boys telling them to wait for intimacy within marriage. It is worth it!

• Song of Songs is written to young girls telling them to wait for intimacy within marriage. It is worth it!

• Song of Songs is written for couples telling them to keep the passion alive in their marriage. It is worth it!

• What does it mean?

• Passion is not perverse. Do not avoid it.

• Passion is powerful. Do not ignore it.

• Passion is pivotal. Do not neglect it.

Living the Song

• Singleness – “Do not awaken love before it is time.”

• Marriage – “I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine.”

• Worship – “Intimacy in the context of covenant.”

Applying the Song

• Talk about this with your children.

• Talk about this with your spouse.

• Secure your covenant with your spouse.

• Deepen your commitment to grow in physical intimacy.

• Learn how to worship by giving yourself to another in the context of covenant faithfulness.

True love is worth the wait and a fire that should not fizzle.

Growth Guide

Monday: Genesis 1:26-27

Tuesday: Genesis 3:1-7

Wednesday: Genesis 3:8-24

Thursday: Psalm 45

Friday: Song of Solomon 1:1-2:7

Next Steps from Today’s Message

I will reaffirm my covenant promise to be faithful to my spouse.

I will pray that God will help me listen to my spouse about our relationship.

I will talk to my children about the importance of intimacy within marriage.

I will meditate on the relationship between worship and intimacy.

Home Church Questions

Seriously consider if you need to discuss issues raised in the message with your spouse before attending Home Church.

Read Song of Solomon 1:1-4.

Discuss the message. Is there anything that stood out as important, new, challenging, or helpful?

How have we allowed the world to have the first and last word about sex?

What is the message of the world about sex?

What is the message communicated when we do not talk about marital intimacy?

What message do we want to communicate to our children about marital intimacy?

Why is covenant faithfulness essential to complete intimacy?

Does marital intimacy really parallel intimate worship?

Announcements

New to Fellowship? // We’re so glad you’re here today // Inside the bulletin you will find a Connection Card // Please fill it out and bring it to the Connection Center in the atrium // We will give you a welcome gift and answer your questions.

Fellowship Kids Test Drive // Would you like to learn more about the impact you can make in the lives of our children? // Join us February 7 or 21 for a “test drive” to see what life is like in Fellowship Kids.

Ash Wednesday Night of Worship // Wednesday, February 10, 6:30 p.m. // Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40 day countdown to Easter // It’s a season in which we remember the tension between resurrection and crucifixion, the juxtaposition of the joy of redemption with its severe cost // Our night of worship will be focused on these themes // Child care provided for 6 years and under.

OCC Year Round // Check out the latest blog post and the 2015 video posted at www.fellowshipconway.org // Any shoeboxes and extra wrapping paper from Christmas? // We can use both, just drop them by the Connection Center // There will be an interest meeting Monday, February 1, 6-8:00 p.m. for anyone thinking about joining the OCC Team // Contact Dawn with any questions 501-269-0434.

Wrap Em Up //The Girlfriends Ministry wants your gently used scarves, hats, gloves, and coats (new items are also accepted) // There are many less fortunate people in Faulkner County who are struggling to stay warm this winter // Bring donated items for men, women, and children to the Connection Center January 31st and February 7th // All donations will be given to the Ministry Center for distribution // Let’s come together and help “Wrap Em Up” with warmth and love.

Nicaragua Spring Mission Trip // We are gathering a team for the spring trip, March 11-19, 2016 // If you are interested, contact Ken Wilson at Kwilson@fellowshipconway.org or Tommy Walker, thomasbentonwalker@yahoo.com.